DIY 72 LED Macro Ring

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DIY 72 LED Macro Ring

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03-back.JPG
04-side.JPG
06-with bateryholder.JPG
01-incase.JPG
05-side2.JPG
06-with bateryholder.JPG
07-lights up.JPG
08-bateryholder.JPG
09-reversemount lens side (canon).JPG
10-reversemount ring side (canon).JPG.JPG
11-reversemount side (canon).JPG
12 reversmounted on canon 100m f2.8 front view.jpg
12 reversmounted on canon 100m f2.8.JPG
13 normal moubt on canon 100mm f2.8.JPG
14 normal moubt on canon 100mm f2.8 front view.JPG
15 on canon 400d.jpg
16 on canon 400d lights up..jpg
17 batery holder on canon 400d hot shoe.jpg
18 capture witgh macro led ring.JPG
19 led type.png
20 testing the leds.jpg
21 pcb cut.jpg
22 pcb with holes.JPG
23 pcb with holes 2.JPG
24 pcb after soldering resistors.JPG
25 72mm cokin holder.JPG
26 before attaching the holder.JPG
27 first lights up.JPG
28 diy macro ring pcb.jpg
Macro led ring with 72pcs of regular leds. Filter size: 72mm

With step Up rings can be used on any type of lens (52mm to 72mm)

Total current drain ~ 1.2Ah at 5-6V, (4xAA battery or rechargeable or 6V DC adapter)

Very lightweight: 76gr, battery holder with 4x AA inside 152gr

The circuit is designed to have two phases of light, full or half.

Ideal for super macro photography.

SCH and PCB you can download here: macro led ring

Home page:  APCC DIY